Senior Patent Agent

Shirley E. Slack is a senior patent agent and registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. 

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Ms. Slack's areas of focus are:

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• Biology

• Biochemistry

• Pharmacology

• Genetics

• Molecular Biology

• Microbiology

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Her general areas of expertise include:

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• Pharmaceuticals 

• Drug Development

• Drug Delivery Systems

• Methods of Drug Manufacture

• Medical Devices

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Ms. Slack has assisted clients in developing and pursuing domestic and international patent strategies, including:

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• Patent prosecution

• Portfolio review and management

• Intellectual property due diligence

• Patentability and freedom to operate review

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Ms. Slack received a Bachelor of Science, cum laude, in Biology from Georgia State University in 2003, with a concentration in Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology.  Her research focused on the signaling pathways and protein interactions of newly identified genes involved in cell motility and modulation.

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Ms. Slack has worked in the area of Intellectual Property since 1988.

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Education

• B.S., Biology, Georgia State University, cum laude, 2003

Admitted to Practice

• United States Patent and Trademark Office

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Email:   sslack@jmin-iplaw.com

Direct:  912.292.0236